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The case of a police officer charged with six counts of fraud by false representation was mentioned at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Paul Melarkey (46) whose address was given as PSNI Brooklyn, Knock Road in Belfast faces six counts of fraud for claiming overtime for hours not completed.
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The offences were said to have occurred on dates between February 10 2024 and December 30 2024.
Malarkey did not appear but his defence barrister Kieran Roddy asked for an adjournment for two weeks to allow him to get instructions.
That was granted and the case will be mentioned again on September 10.
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